Show Some Emotion

I'll admit it...I'm very much drawn to people with a flare for the dramatic. To me, there is something so intrinsically beautiful about human emotion in its energy and overwhelming nature.  Like many things in life, our emotions may be faked or tainted but even still, no one can pretend forever.  Emotion is deep, incredibly raw, representing our present, past and future experiences. Whether it be feelings of intense love, fear, emptiness, or joy, I believe that each of these states bring humanity such incredible beauty.

I'm sure many of you have felt your heart just ache for someone. (Well at least I hope so) When I was around 18 or 19 years old, I remember this first experience so clearly.  Completely torn up inside, there was literally nothing and no one else I could think about for weeks. (Luckily I manned up and told her how I felt!) To me, this experience of heart ache was and is a beautiful thing.

Tears of sadness and tears of joy - these each reflect the inner beauty of humanity. If you ever get a chance to watch a film called "Brian's Song," you'll know what I mean. (This is still the one movie that makes me fight back the tears!) There is just something so perfect about Brian's love for his wife and kids. Near the movie's end, Brian Piccolo (who w

as dying of cancer) calls to his wife saying, "I love you, I love you, I love you..." This was not just any "I love you," kind of phrase.  It came from the heart of a man who knew he would be leaving his closest friend, his whole world. Our hearts are more than muscles. They feel deeply and remind us that we are more than surface.

Cherish your moments of joy and sadness.  Feel deeply. Give twenty minute hugs. Most of all, recognize the complicated beauty of the life you live.